from MTHULISI SIBANDA in Cape Town
Western Cape Bureau
CAPE TOWN, (CAJ News) – HONOR, the global smart device brand, has offered a glimpse of the future with a lineup of intelligent products at the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, South Africa.
It is among the major sponsors at the annual event and among highlights of its exhibition stand was a curated experience inspired by its Alpha flagship store in Shenzhen, China.
The Alpha store is hailed as representing the pinnacle of Honor’s design and innovation ecosystem, offering an immersive environment where technology and creativity converge.
Comprising smart wearables and AI-powered devices to futuristic instruments, the store is hailed as a hub of inspiration.
The Honor Robot Phone was a standout.
It is described as a remarkable concept device that merges mobile technology with robotics to create a dynamic, interactive companion capable of movement, gestures and facial expressions.
“Designed to push the boundaries of human-device interaction, this innovation embodies Honor’s vision for a more intuitive and emotionally responsive tech experience,” Honor stated.
Also under exhibition is the Smart Ring series.
Honor exhibits it as lightweight, ultra-durable rings that track health metrics, while enabling remote photography and app connectivity.
The Stringless Smart Guitar, Smart Ukulele and Smart Portable Piano also featured.
Meanwhile, in the era of AI companionship, Honor is introducing the AI Panda and AI Sunflower, lauded as realistic plush devices powered by large language models capable of intelligent, lifelike conversations and customisable personalities.
“Together, these innovations offer a glimpse into Honor’s vision of connected, human-centric technology — the same philosophy that underpins its global operations and the experiential brilliance of the Alpha store,” it stated.
Smartphones under the Magic and X series, as well as laptops and tablets, wearables and audio have been on display.
Honor is a Diamond Sponsor of the Africa Tech Festival 2025.
– CAJ News